Pryor Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Landreth Dam P&M Bank Club Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Pryor Lake Dam, located in Robertson County, Texas, is a private earth dam completed in 1963 for purposes such as fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 15 feet and stretching 650 feet in length, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 40 acre-feet. Despite its relatively small surface area of 9 acres, the dam serves as a crucial water resource for the area, particularly for fire protection and agricultural needs.
Although Pryor Lake Dam is not regulated by the state, it does fall under the jurisdiction of the Galveston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam poses a high risk due to its lack of hazard potential assessment and condition rating. While it serves essential purposes for the local community, its risk level highlights the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this water resource infrastructure. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Pryor Lake Dam to be a fascinating case study in balancing the benefits and risks associated with small-scale dam projects in rural areas.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
96 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Pryor Lake Dam